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| University : Alberus Magnus College - USA |
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Name: | Alberus Magnus College | | Country: | USA | | Institution: | University | | Street: | 700, prospect St, New Haven | | Postcode/City: | CT 06511 | | Phone: | [203] 773-8850 | | Fax: | | | Web: | http://www.albertus.edu/ | | Alberus Magnus College:History and Tradition of Honor
In 1924 the Dominican Congregation of Saint Mary of the Springs purchased an estate in New Haven Connecticut in an effort to found a womens college The mansion on the property was named Rosary Hall and a charter was signed on July 13 1925 The very first classes at Albertus Magnus College were held on September 24 1925 in Rosary Hall
Since 1926 the College has acquired several mansions which are now used for student housing and administration Rosary Hall has become the College library The latest new construction on campus is the Academic Center for Science Art and Technology which opened for classes in January 2005
Albertus Magnus College became co-educational in all its programs in 1985 In the same year the Continuing Education Division expanded its offerings for the adult learner to include a pioneering Accelerated Degree Program In 1994 the College introduced New Dimensions an alternative educational delivery system focused on business also for the adult learner This program now includes undergraduate and graduate courses
The Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center opened in 1989 This indoor sports and recreation center houses a pool a gymnasium and indoor track racquetball and volleyball courts weight and dance rooms and a new fitness center The Center is part of a six million dollar athletic complex featuring a soccer field an outdoor track and tennis courts
In 1992 Albertus Magnus offered its first graduate program the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Since then the College has added four other graduate programs Master of Science in Management Master of Arts in Art Therapy the only degree of its kind in Connecticut and in New Haven and Hartford classes for the Master of Business Administration In June 2005 the College received approval from the State of Connecticut for a new Master of Arts in Leadership
Today Albertus has an enrollment of 2400 students---nearly 500 in the traditional
day program and the others in adult undergraduate and graduate degree programs
More than ninety percent of students are enrolled on a full-time basis
The Colleges Board of Trustees was reorganized in 1969 so that today 80 percent of its members are lay people the other 20 percent are members of the Dominican Congregation of St Mary of the Springs The College remains true to its Dominican heritage and continues to be dedicated to the search for truth in all its dimensions
The Tradition of Honor
The idea of honor is an integral and important part of college life at Albertus Honor implies that each member of the College has a personal responsibility to abide by and to uphold the policies of the College Its practice extends to every aspect of college life The spirit of honor encourages a strong sense of mutual responsibility respect trust and fairness among all members of the campus community | | |
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